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Bulb Onion is one of the most widely grown & consumed vegetables in Kenya. It is a biennial plant but considered an annual because it is harvested in its first growing stage. It is a profitable crop. However, it requires a lot of labor during transplanting and weeding. It is an important spice for foods when cooked or served raw. Used to make pickles or chutneys. It is rich in Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6 & B9, Vitamin E and has medicinal properties
We the Onion Doctor offer high-quality seedlings which gives assured healthy bulbs and a good yield, in a competitive price, you can also purchase your ready bulb from us in a very competitive price . We offer any variety of your choice . Do not hesitate to reach to use for a quotation.
Some Common Varieties
• “Bombay Red” and “Red Creole” are the most common varieties in Kenya
“Red Creole”: • A popular variety which produces red, flat-round, globular bulbs • It has very pungent taste • Maturity: 150 days after transplanting • Excellent in storage • Yield Potential: 16,000kg per acre
“Bombay Red”: • Variety for dry and warmer conditions • Produces small to medium sized bulbs, which are globe shaped, Deep purple red color and very pungent • Maturity: 150 days from transplanting • Yield Potential: 16,000kg per acre
“Neptune F1” • High yielding • Firm shinning red bulbs, good pungency • Good for salads, red-skin, flattened globe-shape • Mid-late maturing,(110 -120 days) • , 5-6 months storage period • Pink root resistant
Optimal Ecological Requirements:
Rainfall 500 – 700 mm of rainfall annually .
Growing Temperature 15 – 30 0C.
Soils • Fertile and well drained soil • pH range 6.0 – 6.8.
Onion Doctor supports small holder farmers across Africa with quality and affordable Onion and Garlic seedlings, Onion seedlings, Farm planning services, Soil testing, Drip irrigation installation and maintenance, Agronomic support, Onion and Garlic value pack, Farm management, E-extension and on-farm training for farmers to optimize on yields and get maximum profits.